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K8 WGE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 WGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,603 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front floors been heavily repaired and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch chassis near subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front inner arch chassis been welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear chassis legs have been heavily welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

complete under floor has been under sealed

Fail 12 Jan 2022 107,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both n/s and o/s cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,619 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2020 103,619 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floorpan holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floorpan holed x 2 (6.2.4 (a) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,417 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion general surface rust underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,799 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,399 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot diff.to open

slight play both rear hub assy's

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,414 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r sil lightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r sil lightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,829 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,829 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,434 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,434 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,594 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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K8 WGE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 WGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K8 WGE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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